CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,921 km
3,679 miles
ZYL
Sylhet
Bangladesh
Distance
5,921 km
3,679 mi / 3,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
80°
east

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CAI ZYL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Osmany International Airport
IATA Code CAI ZYL
ICAO Code HECA VGSY
City Cairo Sylhet
Country Egypt Bangladesh
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 382 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 24.960000, 91.870000

Cairo (CAI) to Sylhet (ZYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Osmany International Airport (ZYL) in Sylhet, Bangladesh is 5,921 kilometers (3,679 miles / 3,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Bangladesh. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:09 in Cairo, it's 12:09 in Sylhet. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sylhet (ZYL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Osmany International Airport (ZYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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